Brian Skerry knew as a young boy that he wanted to scuba dive. The Massachusetts native was certified in Scuba diving at 15 and soon realized that he wanted to become an underwater photographer. Since then he has worked taking pictures for National Geographic and others.

William Bartram was a trailblazing explorer and naturalist. In the 18th century, he cut a path across Florida and seven other states. His travels took him along the St. Johns River, Seminole villages and the Alachua Prairie, which we now call Paynes Prairie.